Leg Conditioning for Ski and Snowboard Season!

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As a personal trainer, I have to grin when I hear it every year on the slopes......"My legs need to get back into shape for skiing and snowboarding". Yes, I do believe that your legs do need to get back into the swing of things because it has been several months since you took your last ride down the mountain. I also believe that there is no reason why you shouldn't condition your legs year round, so the transition won't be so hard on your body. Strength training and cardiovascular training are so important when getting back to the high altitudes for the sport we love.

Here are a couple of training tips to get you ready for the incredible ski and snowboard season we are about to head into. With Colorado already receiving a blast from "Old Man Winter" you will be happy that you are prepared to jump right in and hit those black diamonds!

Split your leg workout into two days a week instead of one. I like to work my hamstrings and glutes on Wednesday and my quads on Friday. Just think, from the waist down is half of your body, so why only train it once a week? Isolating your hamstrings and quads into two seperate days will allow you to get more out of your strength training. Don't forget to do your plyometric workout! I firmly believe in getting your heart rate up when working out and plyometrics will send your heart racing. Try doing a boot camp class once a week so you can really increase your heart rate and cardiovascular training. Plyometrics are also great for conditioning and toning your legs.

Well, I hope this helps with getting you back on the slopes for this season. I know I have been waiting all summer for winter to arrive so I can put my new snowboard to use. Keep your fingers crossed that it keeps on snowing because I am in need of a powder day. I will be adding updates on my website of my trip to Colorado for Christmas and you can also check it out for more training tips at www.karenmullarkey.com.

Happy Holidays,

Karen Mullarkey
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Great topic Karen:

It is that time of year to prepare the legs with extra attention for that upcoming ski trip. Even if one trains their legs consistently, a little extra emphasis to prep for downhill skiing or riding will make your trip a lot more fun, and more importantly, hopefully protect your knees from potential injuries - especially the too common ACL rupture!

Also, elevation is always a factor for mountain sports on the western US slopes anyway. Most resorts are based at 9000' feet at least, with the top runs up to 11 or 12,000'! Talk about less oxygen for aerobic exercise! At these elevations, combined with very cold air, almost all moisture is condensed out of the atmosphere, making for very low-humidity conditions as well, so hydration is always an issue.

So to piggyback on what you've already offered here Karen, be sure add extra emphasis to you butt & hamstrings (to protect ACL - most folks are usually quad-dominant), and emphasize the eccentric (downward) movement of the exercise, as this is what downhill skiing & riding targets most. Plyometric training & hill-repeats, via intervals is a great way to mimic the movements in downhill skiing, and target the same muscle-groups.

Let's have a great ski season!

Here's a fun video I shot on Mammoth mountain last year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDfE3YuyEew

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I just wanted to thank you, Max for your additional info. You are so right about making sure to get an adequate amount of water while on the slopes at higher altitudes. I always carry my Camelback with me so I do not get dehydrated.

Also, thanks for the information on knee injuries. Being a snowboarder, I do not worry so much about knee injuries but more about a broken wrist or head injuries-always wear a helmet! You skiers certainly have to take care of your knees and conditioning your hamstrings and glutes are a good way to keep your knees strong.

I absolutely loved the video, it got me all excited about this upcoming season. I am very impressed with you and your wife's skills, especially the apres ski shot!

Have a great season and stay safe!

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